Mental Health Activities Aide

CHARTIERS CENTER•Pittsburgh, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Chartiers Center is a private, nonprofit corporation funded by state, county, third-party insurance, and private funds. It provides services including intake and referral, outpatient therapy, psychiatric assessment, service coordination, substance abuse treatment, training and social rehabilitative services, crisis intervention, partial hospitalization, community outreach, day and recreational services for adults with intellectual disabilities, homeless outreach, and housing programs. The Mental Health Activities Aide assesses consumers’ social rehabilitation needs and designs, coordinates, and facilitates therapeutic activities and events, with an emphasis on group programming. The role monitors consumer progress, contributes to individualized therapeutic and rehabilitative plans, fosters a supportive therapeutic environment, and maintains documentation in accordance with program, agency, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent and one year of behavioral health experience, or a High School Diploma/GED and two years of behavioral health experience.
Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

Assess consumer needs related to social rehabilitation using standardized assessment tools, direct observation, and individualized evaluation techniques.
Design, coordinate, and facilitate therapeutic interventions, activities, and events addressing identified consumer needs, with an emphasis on group-based programming.
Conduct required assessments and evaluations using program-specific and standardized tools to monitor consumer progress and outcomes.
Collaborate in developing and implementing individualized therapeutic and rehabilitative plans based on assessed consumer needs.
Foster a positive, supportive therapeutic environment by serving as a role model, encouraging social interaction, and providing consistent support and reinforcement.
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in accordance with program, agency, and regulatory requirements.